The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf R is 0.3 inches longer and an inch lower.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf R
495 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft